“Winter Bible Study/Sunday January 13-15” – We are excited about this years “Winter Bible Study!” - this year we are starting a new tradition at First Baptist Victoria! We have asked Dr. Scott Stripling, professor of Archeology at Houston Baptist University to come lead us in our study. His topics will include:(1) “The Second Battle Of Jericho” (2) “Illumination Of The Biblical Text” (3) “Victory At Ai” (4) “Joshua’s Altar on Mt. Ebai” (5) “Go Now To Shiloh” – What

an amazing opportunity we have to study God’s Word in such an exciting way! Plan to join us Sunday-Tuesday evening, January 13-15 with Dr. Scott Stripling! “Committee Orientation/Budget Discussion – Sunday/January 20th/6:00 p.m. - Special thanks goes to our Finance Committee and Committee on Committees for the many hours you have given so that we might have leadership for our 2019! Join us for a light supper on Sunday evening January 20th as we begin our new year together! “Associate Pastor/Youth Minister Search Committee” – Be in prayer for our Youth Minister Search Committee. They are: Kathy Jo Patterson (chairman), Don Hudson, Casey Gundelach, Ruth Griffin, Margie Johnson, Sara Maier, Duane Payne, Faith Lemke (secretary), and Colten Turner. Pray that God will send His person to lead our Youth!

“Knowing God Transforms Our Lives”- Continues! Join us December 30th at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 30th – “Knowing An Ever Present God” – Psalm 139:7- 8

“Overcomer” – is the title of the new David Jeremiah Bible Study on Sunday nights! Our newest study begins Sunday night January 6th at 5:00 p.m. - Join us in the Fellowship Hall! Sunday, January 6th – “Overcome” – I Samuel 17:1-51 Sunday, January 27th – “Overcoming Weakness With Strength” Sunday, February 3rd – “Super Sunday” – No Evening Activities Sunday, February 10th – “Overcoming Falsehood With Truth” Sunday, February 17th - “Overcoming Evil With Good” – Romans 12:17-21 Sunday, February 24th – “Overcoming Anxiety With Peace” – Philippians 4:6-9 Sunday, March 3rd – “Overcoming Fear With Faith” Sunday, March 10th – “Overcoming Confusion With Wisdom” Sunday, March 17th – “ Overcoming Temptation With Scripture” Sunday, March 24th – “Overcoming Everything With Prayer” Sunday, March 31st – “Overcoming Death With Life” “New Year Sunday Morning Worship Series” - “There are many Giants in our lives! Pray for me as I bring these Morning messages” Sunday, January 6th – “Slaying The Giant Of Anger” – Ephesians 4:25-32 Sunday, January 13th – “Slaying The Giant Of Resentment” Sunday, January 20th – “Slaying The Giant Of Doubt” – John 20:24-29 Sunday, January 27th – “Slaying The Giant Of Procrastination” – Acts 24:22-27

Looking forward to bringing God’s Word to you on His Day!

Yours In Christ,

Preacher

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20192019 Sunday Schedule

9:15a Sunday School 10:30a Worship Service 5:00p Hour of Power : Collide, Student Bible Study, Preacher’s Class, Dr. Speck’s Study, Dr. Mark Ward Bible Study

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

5:00p-Fellowship Supper 5:45p-AWANA 6:00p-Prayer Meeting 6:00p-Fuel Student Bible Study 7:00p-Celebration Choir Rehearsal (child care available) JanuaryJanuary

Winter Bible Study January 7th thru 9th - 6-7 pm

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6 9:15a Sunday School 10:30a Worship Service 5p Hour of Power

7 10:30a POPS - Parent’s of Preschoolers Bible Study

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9 11:30a BYKOTA 5p Fellowship Supper 5:30p AWANA 6p Fuel; Prayer Mtg. 7p Adult Choir Reh.

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13 8:30p Breakfast 9:15a Session 1 - FH 10:30a Worship Service - Session 2 5p Potluck - FH 6p Session 3 - FH

14 10:30a POPS - Parent’s of Preschoolers Bible Study 5:30p Meal - FH 6p Session 4 - FH

15 5:30p Meal - FH 6p Session 5 - FH

16 5p Fellowship Supper 5:45p AWANA 6p Fuel; Prayer Meeting 7p Adult Choir Rehearsal

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18 19 6-9p Youth Game Night-FAC / Gym

20 9:15a Sunday School 10:30a Worship Service 5p Hour of Power 5:30p S&L Parent/Student Mtg 6p Business / Comm. Orientation

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23 5p Fellowship Supper 5:30p Finance Committee 5:45p AWANA 6p Fuel; Prayer Meeting 7p Adult Choir Rehearsal

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25 6p Adult Game Night

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27 S&L Son Power Deposit Due 9:15a Sunday School 10:30a Worship Service 4p Easter Pageant Reh. 5p Hour of Power

28 10:30a POPS - Parent’s of Preschoolers Bible Study

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30 5p Fellowship Supper 5:30p AWANA 6p Fuel; Prayer Mtg. 7p Adult Choir Reh.

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January Sunday School Lesson

Jan. 6th –Transformed (Genesis 32:24-32

Jan. 13th –Reconciled (Genesis 33:1-15)

Jan. 20th –Protect and Serve

(Genesis 1:27;9:1-7;Matt. 5:21-22)

Jan. 27th –Assurance (Genesis 35:1-15)

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Jan. 16th - Chicken Sausage Jambalaya / Corn Dog

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Business Meeting and Committee Orientation

January 20th 6:00 pm FH Light meal will be provided

W I n t e r B I b l e S t u d yW I n t e r B I b l e S t u d y

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Jan. 13th 8:30a Breakfast (FH) Jan. 13th 8:30a Breakfast (FH)

9:15a Session 1 (FH) 9:15a Session 1 (FH)

10:30a Morning Worship Session 2 Sanctuary) 10:30a Morning Worship Session 2 Sanctuary)

5:00p Potluck (FH) 5:00p Potluck (FH)

6:00p Session 3 (FH)6:00p Session 3 (FH)

Jan. 14th 5:30p Light Meal (donations) (FH)Jan. 14th 5:30p Light Meal (donations) (FH)

6:00p Session 4 (FH)6:00p Session 4 (FH)

Jan. 15th 5:30p Light Meal (donations) (FH)Jan. 15th 5:30p Light Meal (donations) (FH)

6:00p Session 5 (FH)6:00p Session 5 (FH)

Wed. Jan. 16th. Regular Wednesday Night ScheduleWed. Jan. 16th. Regular Wednesday Night Schedule

S t u d e n t M I n I s t r y

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Christmas and New Years Office Closings

December 24 - December 27 New Years Day - January 1

End of Year Contributions: Eyvon & Michele will be in the office Dec 31st.

Please have your Yearly Contributions in the office by 1:00 pm.

Nycki Fernandez Children’s Minister

HAPPY NEW YEAR!HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are looking for snow and We are looking for snow and we’re looking for you! Come we’re looking for you! Come

to Sunday School at 9:15 to Sunday School at 9:15 each Sunday! Come to each Sunday! Come to AWANA at 5:45 each AWANA at 5:45 each

Wednesday starting back Wednesday starting back January 9th. Come to January 9th. Come to

Collide at 5:00 each Sunday Collide at 5:00 each Sunday starting back January 6th. starting back January 6th. If you see some snow, bring If you see some snow, bring

me some!!me some!!

I pray for blessings for your I pray for blessings for your family this coming year!!family this coming year!!

6:00 PM WEDNESDAY

Jan. 19th at 6:00 pm

FAC & Gym

Students